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Thursday, April 15, 2010

Despite Aid, U.S. Flag Does Not Fly in Haiti

Hardly a day goes by when one does not read of the Obama administration's disrespect of the nation's flag and our actions throughout the world. A friend called this March 2010 USA Today article to my attention. Despite more than $179 million in humanitarian aid and a recent visit from Michelle Obama, apparently the U.S. flag does not fly there at our mission headquarters. It is totally inappropriate and a break with past efforts to be of assistance in foreign nations.

But what are we to expect of a man who found it difficult on several occasions to put his hand over his heart when the pledge of allegiance was spoken?

About Me

I am and have been for a long time a writer by profession. I have several books to my credit and my daily column, "Warning Signs", is disseminated on many Internet news and opinion websites, as well as blogs. In addition, I am a longtime book reviewer and have a blog offering a monthly report on new fiction and non-fiction.